HOLYBROOK PARISH NEWS www.holybrookparishcouncil.co.uk June 2015

HOLYBROOK PARISH NEWS www.holybrookparishcouncil.co.uk June 2015

Donations of books, cds and dvds will be gratefully received at the Parish Office from Monday 8th June 2015 between the hours of 10.00am and 12.00pm, Monday to Friday. Can be collected. Please call Mary Bedwell on 0118 942 01 96 to arrange.

Sunday 21st June

Come and have your picture taken with Batman and the Bat Bike and help

raise money for Prostate Cancer Charity!

* Fun Fair * Dog Show * Entertainments * BBQ *Beer Tent * Tug O’ War *

* Classic Cars * Photography & Art Exhibition * Grand Prize Draw * and much, much more!

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MEETINGS All Parish Council meetings are published on our website:

www.holybrookparishcouncil.co.uk under ‘Your Council’

Neighbourhood Action Group Meetings (NAG): 16th July at 10.30am

Beansheaf Centre.

I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather. Please find the recent press release from the Superintendent for the West Berkshire LPA, in relation to crime figures.

Crime continues to fall in West Berkshire The local police area has seen a 3.3% reduction in crime this year – 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 - compared to the same period last year, resulting in 340 fewer victims. There have been some significant reductions in various categories of the serious crimes which matter most to the public. Burglaries in a dwelling have fallen by 11.4%, from 271 offences to 240. Burglaries non-dwelling, which includes sheds and other out buildings, has fallen by 7%, from 743 to 691offences. Vehicle crime has also fallen across West Berkshire with 158 fewer thefts from vehicles and a 21.1% drop in theft of vehicles. There is also good news in relation to victim based crime overall which has fallen by 4.7%. Robbery is down by 11.8% which includes robbery of business property which is down by 40%. Although rape has increased by 40%, over one quarter of the reports concern crimes that happened before April 2014, reflecting victims increasing confidence in the police’s ability to investigate these crimes and bring offenders to justice. Supt Jim Weems, Local Police Commander for West Berkshire, said: “These encouraging figures demonstrate the commitment of police, partners and the community working to achieve a common aim of making our area a safer place to live and work. “However, there is no room for complacency and it means we must work even harder in this coming year to improve upon any positive outcomes and to tackle any area that could be improved upon.” To assist local residents we are offering home security visits. This is an opportunity to have a member of the Neighbourhood Policing Team visit your address to give advice on improving home security. Please call 101 to make contact with a member of the team. Tilehurst West and Holybrook Neighbourhood Policing Team

NEIGHBOURHOOD WARDENS During April the Neighbourhood Wardens were asked, by the Beansheaf Pre-School, to clean the surface of their outdoor play area in Linear Park. A pressure washer and stiff brushes were used to clear away the moss and dirt. Also this month your Neighbourhood Wardens have done specific work in Cow Lane and at Holymead.

‘Mog on its Tod’

(Cat and Small Animal Care

For When You’re Not There)

Jane Webb

Tel: 0118 9414 912

www.mogonitstod.com

Offering a caring, reliable and

confidential pet-visiting service

(once or twice daily) to homes in

Calcot, Tilehurst and Theale

Fully Insured and Police Checked

Member of the National Association

of Registered Petsitters

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ANDY GILKERSON

PLUMBING

SERVICES

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All plumbing work undertaken

Taps, Toilets and Showers fixed

Complete Bathroom Installations

Emergency Repairs

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Call Andy on

07956 906061 or 0118 941 6017

email: A.Gilkerson@sky.com

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Is your child aged

between 2 and 5 years

old? Are you looking

for an Ofsted

rated “good” pre-

school?

Then the Beansheaf

Community Pre-school

is just what you are

looking for!

Please call Karen for more information on

0118 945 43 12 or 0750 4956 168

www.beansheafpreschool.co.uk

MOO MUSIC Calcot & Tilehurst

An exciting, fun & interactive music session for babies to 5 year olds full of singing, dancing & musical games! A

brilliant new way to have fun, learn and develop co-ordination & language skills &

it’s a great way to meet new friends!

Beansheaf Community Centre – Mon & Wed at 10:15 to 10:55am

The Tilehurst Club –

Tues at 10:00 to 10:40am £5/session with half price for siblings & babies under 1 year. Bookings done on a half-term basis & discounts given when booked & paid in advance.

First session is free!

Call Irene Stock on tel: 07800 804270

Email: irene@moo-music.co.uk Web: www.moo-music.co.uk/cat

YOUR HOLYBROOK

COUNCILLORS

MARY BEDWELL

0118 942 0196

CLAIRE TULL

0118 941 8203

CHARLIE CROAL

07855 749876

KAREN ALBANESE

07504 956168

RICHARD SOMNER

07836 208382

CLIVE LITTLEWOOD

07905 816846

LLC for AWE see website:

www.awe.co.uk ‘our

responsibilities

PAUL EDWARDS

0118 943 2615

HARISH MISTRY

0118 945 5830

SARAH EVANS

0118 942 2408

JUDY SCHNEIDER

0118 943 1411

BERKSHIRE CARERS SERVICE provides free

information and support for people of all ages who provide unpaid care to a member of their family, partner, friend or neighbour. This

could be owing to physical or mental illness, disability or addiction or special educational needs, and take the form of practical help or emotional support. We provide information on a whole range of issues related to the needs of the carer and person cared for, such as benefits, health and social care services, planning a break, plus group and one to one emotional support. We also publish a quarterly newsletter and run monthly support groups. All our services are free to carers.

More information is available by ringing our free helpline: 0800 988 5462

FRIENDS OF LINEAR PARK 21 World War 1 memorial trees have been planted

with 20 of them forming an avenue between Pooh Bridge and the Jubilee Wood and one in the centre of the field where the poppies grew last year and, hopefully, will again this year. Each tree represents one of the people who died in the conflict that came from this area. The trees are starting to bud and will provide a lasting tribute to their memory.

A survey of water vole activity was undertaken in March and it is pleasing to report there were multiple signs of water vole activity. Keep your eyes peeled and if you do see any, please let us know either via the Parish Office or the e-mail below.

Another two benches, in memory of local residents, have been installed in the park, one on the opposite side of the field to the Beansheaf Centre and one outside the Beansheaf Centre. Made from recycled materials they have a wood like appearance and are proving very popular. If you would like to sponsor a bench please get in touch.

Keep watching the last remaining water pump on the A4 which we will be repainting to match the one in the Sensory Garden.

Keep your eyes on the noticeboards for upcoming events and get in touch if you have anything to

tell us - folp@btinternet.com

PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCIES Following the

elections on 7th May 2015, we currently have 10 Parish Councillors, (listed

to the left). A formal election was not necessary as we, at present, have 5

vacancies.

Holybrook Parish Councillors represent the communities of Fords Farm and Beansheaf. Therefore, if you are community minded and interested in maintaining local services, and trying to improve the quality of life in the Parish you may be interested in applying to become a Councillor. For further details please contact the Parish Office on 0118 9454 339

KENNET VALLEY QUIZ NIGHT

Every Sunday at the Kennet Valley Community Club, Carter's Rise, Calcot 8.00p.m

Everybody welcome, we need more teams. It's good fun and nothing too

difficult.